Chest physiotherapy in pediatric practice

Indian Pediatr. 2005 Jun;42(6):559-68.

Abstract

Chest physiotherapy (CPT) in children is generally considered as a separate and specialized treatment modality that should be rendered only by a physiotherapist. Actually this is not difficult if one has a proper understanding of the basic concept and principle behind the maneuver. This article aims at making CPT simple, so that it could be incorporated in routine pediatric practice for managing respiratory ailments.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Drainage, Postural
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pediatrics / methods*
  • Percussion
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy
  • Thorax*
  • Vibration